Discovered: August 18, 2008
Updated: February 3, 2009 6:11:43 PM
Type: Trojan
Infection Length: Varies
Systems Affected: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Trojan.Bankpatch.C is a Trojan horse that modifies system files and attempts to steal information from the compromised computer.
Further reading:
To find out more about Trojan.Bankpatch.C, please read the Symantec Security Response blog entries:
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version August 18, 2008 revision 022
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Latest Rapid Release version July 27, 2009 revision 085
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Initial Daily Certified version August 18, 2008 revision 033
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Latest Daily Certified version July 27, 2009 revision 073
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 20, 2008
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Modifies Files: Modifies system .dll files.
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Releases Confidential Info: Steals information from the compromised computer.
Distribution
Writeup By: Elia Florio and Paul Mangan